HR Executive Assistant

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A national supplier of quality chicken products is seeking a committed Human Resources Executive Assistant for its HR operations. This role requires a tertiary qualification in HR and 3 years' experience as an Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include managing the HR Executive's office and supporting the HR team. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the optimal functioning of the Group Executive: HR’s office and diary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.
• Review and edit correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Manage confidential information and documentation.
• Track ongoing HR initiatives.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the HR Team.
• Coordinate information, compile and distribute weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintain an effective filling system.
• Assist with expense reporting.
• Prepare packs for meetings.

Skills

Building strategic working relationships

Excellent planning and organizational abilities

Advanced level communication skills, verbal and written

Excellent data structuring skills

Intermediate to advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Intermediate to advanced minute taking skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Deadline driven

Flexibility and adaptability

Independent research

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Human Resources Executive Assistant for its HR operations in the Group Services division. The HR Executive Assistant is responsible for the functioning of the Group Executive: HR’s office and for providing administrative and support services to the HR Division. This position reports directly to the Group Executive: HR and holds the TASK Grade T09. The ideal candidate must be in possession of a tertiary qualification in Human Resources and have 3 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant at an Executive or Senior Management level. Experience as an HR Officer will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the optimal functioning of the Group Executive: HR’s office and diary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.
• Review and edit correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Manage confidential information and documentation.
• Track ongoing HR initiatives.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the HR Team.
• Coordinate information, compile and distribute weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintain an effective filling system.
• Assist with expense reporting.
• Prepare packs for meetings.

Qualifications

• Building strategic working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Advanced level communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent data structuring skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office products.
• Intermediate to advanced minute taking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional demeanor.
• Deadline driven.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Independent research.

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.